Coyote and Wolf Step - Flagstaff, Arizona
Posted by: Max and 99
N 35° 11.236 W 111° 39.598
12S E 439913 N 3894010
Coyote, Wolf, and Bell carving on the step of Riordan Mansion
Waymark Code: WM95K3
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2010
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There are three figures carved on this step, but only the middle one (bell) is easily distinguishable in the worn concrete. The carvings on the step are located on the west side of the mansion, and are stop #9 on the self-guided tour. They are at the entrance to the west wing of the house.
Just around the corner from the step is another sculpture on the Smithsonian list that is worth looking at.
Riordan State Park and Mansion is located in Flagstaff, on the campus of Northern Arizona University. There is no charge for the self-guided walking tour, but there is a small fee to enter the mansion if you choose to do so. The staff at the visitor's center is very knowledgeable and helpful. There is a gift shop here as well.
The information on the Self-Guided walking tour says this about the step:
Here at the front entrance to Michael and Elizabeth Riordan's home, the top of the first step displays a wolf, a bell, and a coyote. These figures are very worn but still visible.
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is closed on Tuesday and Wednesdays.
Hours are 9:30 - 5 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
Website for the Riordan State Historic Park:
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visit link)
From the Smithsonian Art database:
Description:
Concrete step with figurative carving on the top. In the center of the horizontal surface of the step is a bell. On either side of the bell are a wolf and a coyote. The two animals face the bell; each is up on its hind legs with tongue hanging out. The figures are a darker color than the background.
Dimensions:
Approx. H. 8 in. x W. 1 1/2 ft. x L. 6 ft.
Remarks:
The step is located at the entrance to the west wing of the Riordan mansion, which was built in 1904.